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Wall Street Stock Market & Investment Experience 7 Days
THIS IS WALL STREET
Whether you are interested in trading, wealth management, mergers and acquisitions, hedge funds, private equity, IPO’s or understanding financial statements, you will find the New York Institute of Finance (NYIF) instructors passionate about what they do and eager to share their industry knowledge with you – the next generation of finance industry professionals.
NYIF and Westcoast Connection Teen Summer Programs have collaborated in New York City to provide you with an unparalleled financial educational experience for high school students. You will learn the ins and outs of the financial sector and be inspired by top industry professionals through engaging classes, collaborative projects and all of the excitement of New York City. Every participant will leave NY with practical insights and knowledge of the career choices available in finance.
This program is the first 7-days of the 14-day Wall Street program that features even more financial modules and New York City highlights.
Explore your interest in markets and investments and enjoy exciting city highlights. The perfect balance of learning, career exploration and unforgettable summer fun.
Receive a Certificate of Completion. Letters of recommendation available upon request.
Courses taught by New York Institute of Finance's world-class faculty.
Stay in a New York University (NYU) residence.
Includes breakfast and dinner daily. Enjoy a variety of great options at the dining hall and local restaurants.
Includes all recreation & activities listed.
Public transportation such as the subway and bus.
Up to 100 participants.
New York University Residence (NYU)
Your NYU residence is steps away from all the excitement of New York City. There is a social lounge for your enjoyment and study rooms available for your use.
Positive Social Experience
Just like in college, you will be part of a larger group of students, live in a residence, and explore life away from home. Our summer leaders are skilled in establishing an inclusive culture. We take great care in crafting an environment that prepares you for life as a college student and a professional in the world of finance.
With a history dating back almost 100 years, the New York Institute of Finance (NYIF) is a global leader in training for financial services and related industries. NYIF courses cover everything from investment banking, asset pricing, insurance and market structure to financial modeling, treasury operations, and accounting. The New York Institute of Finance has a faculty of industry leaders and offers a range of program delivery options, including self-study, online courses, and in-person classes. Started by the New York Stock Exchange in 1922, NYIF trains 50,000 professionals online and in class, in over 125 countries each year, whose alumni network includes the legendary investor, Warren Buffett. Its US customers include the SEC, the Treasury, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and most leading worldwide banks.
Learn from senior Wall Street financial experts and business leaders.
NYIF Academic Director - Jack Farmer
Jack specializes in training and consulting solutions for portfolio risk management, FX and interest rate derivatives and trading, equity index and volatility trading, equity derivatives and structured equity products, financial statement analysis and hedge accounting. Jack also acts as an outside adviser for portfolio managers at significant global investment funds. These funds include emerging markets equity funds and global macro hedge funds. Jack serves a variety of functions for the funds he advises, including the development of options strategies, quantitative strategies, and hedging strategies. Additionally, Jack specializes in capitalizing on systemic and macroeconomic imbalances in equity and fixed income markets throughout the world.
Past Positions
Jack’s experience covers risk arbitrage and statistical trading, derivative instruments and quantitative financial applications including futures, swaps and options, FX and interest rate risk management, VIX index and volatility trading, and corporate finance. Prior to his current consulting work, Jack worked as a senior consultant in Accenture's Financial Services Industry group. He then joined a proprietary trading group at Bank of America as a trader, eventually becoming the head trader and chief strategist for its FX and Eurodollar Statistical Arbitrage group. After completing his doctoral studies in finance, he spent two years teaching quantitative finance at the University of Texas at Austin. With the objective of putting his dissertation research to practical use, he moved to New York in 1997 and began working as a quantitative trading and training consultant with proprietary trading groups in New York, London, and Chicago.
Education
You will gain complimentary access to 4 on-demand pre-learning modules hosted on the NYIF learning portal to increase your knowledge of finance to better prepare you for your in-person experience.
Pre-Learning modules include:
* The pre-learning modules are not mandatory but highly recommended. Participants have the option of completing the modules prior to the program to expand their baseline knowledge of finance.
Taught by instructors with decades of experience on Wall Street, this 7-day program is the first week of the 2-week immersive program that equips high school level students with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue a degree in business or finance.
Find out if you are destined for a career in business or finance by participating in this 1-week program. This program introduces you to the complex world of finance, providing an invaluable foundation in business and capital markets. Gain hands-on skills and life-long connections through group projects and weekly competitions.
Program topics include:
There will be a group project competition that will be judged by a panel of industry experts.
Fund Manager Competition
Students will be grouped into small teams and will assume the role of equity analysts researching and selecting stocks to develop a winning portfolio.
8:00 AM Wake Up
8:30 AM Breakfast
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Morning Finance Module
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Lunch
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM Finance Module, Group Project Competition or Guest Speaker
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM New York City Highlight
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Dinner Out in One of NYC’s Most Famous Neighborhoods
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM Evening Activity
Gain industry insights and inspirations by meeting with a wealth manager, trader, venture capitalist, financial advisor or performance coach.
* Due to the nature of the changing schedules of our industry guest speakers, all speaker commitments are subject to change.
Upon completion of the program additional benefits include:
Financial District Guided Tour
Stops include the New York Stock Exchange, Charging Bull, Federal Reserve, Goldman Sachs, AIG, Deutsche Bank, and more.
Times Square
Explore the liveliest street juncture of New York! Known as “The Crossroads of the World”, keep your eyes peeled for street performers, ABC’s Time Square Studios, Planet Hollywood, MTV headquarters and much more!
Top of the Rock
See the most breathtaking view of New York City from an observation deck 70 floors high! At the top of Rockefeller Center are three observation decks with unbelievable 360-degree views. Experience a glass ceiling sky shuttle lift you 850 feet into the heavens overlooking all of the city’s attractions and the beautiful skyline.
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum
Visit the beautifully designed museum and monument made to commemorate the past as well as inspire hope for the future. The site of Ground Zero draws millions of people and is a must-see to pay tribute when traveling to New York.
The High Line
A public park built on a historic freight rail line raised above the streets on Manhattan’s West Side, featuring expansive views of the Hudson River, art displays, open-air café’s, as well as numerous culinary delights. Distinct to The High Line are beautiful gardens and overlooks with water features lining the pathway of the park.
Chelsea
Originally home to warehouses and non-operational railroads, Chelsea has transformed into a contemporary art district and rising hotspot of New York City, with highlights such as the Chelsea market (an indoor marketplace and mecca for gourmet food lovers), and Chelsea Piers (a sports and entertainment complex on the waterfront, featuring a roller rink, ice rink, and bowling alley).
Times Square and Midtown West
Labeled as “The City That Never Sleeps”, Midtown West is the largest business district in the United States.
A melting pot of travel and culture, attractions include the Broadway Theater District, Times Square, The Times Warner Center (a luxury shopping district), Museum of Modern Art, Bryant Park, and Madison Square Garden, a famous arena (home to notable events such as championship boxing, Rangers & Knick’s games and music concerts).
Meatpacking District
Not to be misled by its name, the meatpacking district is a very trendy neighborhood in Manhattan. Its historical importance as a market-filled industrial center has not been lost, however the district has transformed into a popular nightspot with late-night venues and eateries galore.
SoHo
A bustling neighborhood of Lower Manhattan with art galleries, exclusive boutiques, chic hotels, and stylish restaurants, SoHo is a hub for retail therapy, with a variety of luxury trademark clothing, designers, and trendy bars and restaurants.
Little Italy
Manhattan’s Little Italy is a haven for family, tradition, community, celebration along with culinary pleasures.
Flight to New York
As a participant on our Wall Street program, you may fly to New York City and be greeted upon arrival and enjoy complimentary transfer (for flights in designated times) from the airport to our residence. For those requiring, we are happy to assist you with arranging flights to and from the program. If you prefer, you may be dropped off directly at our NYU residence and meet your staff there.
Return Flight Home from New York
For your return from New York for flights in designated times, we provide airport transfer and our leaders help you to check in and remain in the airport until flights have departed.
Food & Meals
A big part of your summer program’s success depends on how well you eat. We are proud of the fact that year after year we are complimented for our quality, quantity and choice of food! Enjoy a delicious breakfast with a healthy variety of hot and cold choices at the NYU dining hall. For lunch, you enjoy the choice of eating in smaller groups and choosing from local cafés and small restaurants. For dinner, either the whole group goes to the same restaurant or we divide into smaller groups to sample quainter places with a variety of cuisines. Food options are varied and plentiful.
We have satisfied the choosiest of eaters and gladly accommodate most special dietary requests including vegetarian, anaphylactic food allergies, lactose intolerance, celiac disease, and kosher style. We welcome discussing your individual requirements with you and have extensive experience in this area.
Laundry
You will only need one week’s worth of clothing as outlined in the packing list that will be sent to you prior to departure. You will have the opportunity to do laundry if necessary at your convenience by either dropping off your laundry at a local wash and fold service and then pick it up clean, folded and ready to go or you may do laundry in your residence hall.
What’s Included
Included in your program tuition is all lodging, breakfast and dinner daily, recreation & entertainment listed, day excursions, Wi-Fi in residence, airport transfers in designated times, gratuities & taxes.
Not included is transportation to and from the program, lunches, snacks, personal spending money for souvenirs, and laundry. We also make available optional travel insurance that is not included, but highly recommended.
Please contact us with any questions. We are happy to hear from you!
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